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E.M. Gallagher's avatar

I feel like commenting something other than "fuuuck me" would cheapen how staggering this is. thank god for cannolis.🖤

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Literally saved my life probably

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AB1977's avatar

You write beautifully about those moments of ugliness with which our brains afflict us. Love the interplay of your poetry with Kurt's own. Thank you for also reminding us about the moments of grace that others share. A higher power definitely had some hand in mixing ricotta and sugar into a heavenly mix of yum.

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Ahhh I’m so glad someone got the Nirvana reference. Thank you for your kind compliment Erin.

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AMANDA's avatar

oh my god i’m so grateful to be alive at the same time as you, so grateful to witness your talent and to celebrate you, because you deserve to be celebrated. You’re a fucking legend. And above the brilliance of your choice of words and your references, the best thing about your work is your ability to remain human, to remain a source of relatability for someone like me. Thank you so so much.

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Prester John Andrews's avatar

Very touching, thx for sharing. It's ultimately the little things that make life worth living, huh?

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

someone should have told Kurt

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Tiffany S.'s avatar

I don’t even now what to say, but glad you are here, is what first jumped to mind regardless.

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Me too :)

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molly's avatar

there were times where I had to wait- not because, like, I needed to experience the beauty of life or keep a positive outlook or make it into adulthood. I waited one year because I wanted to see my Spotify wrapped. I waited another year because I wanted to see the SNL weekend update christmas episode. it never is the big stuff that keeps us going ironically. Hugs

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

That Spotify wrapped is too real lol

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Ginny Poe's avatar

love the lithium stranded throughout....excellent piece.

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Joshua Conner's avatar

When I interview or train nurses at my hospice house I always ask if they could take care of anyone on hospice, who would it be. I always answer Kurt. Stay safe

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🌟🌟Taylor Cecelia Brook🌟🌟's avatar

Thank you so so much for being brave enough to share this ❤️❤️❤️🫂🫂🫂

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My Friend Lisa's avatar

I am glad that you got all that out of your system! Come visit me in Oregon! Thanks for writing. Much love Lizzie

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Cæcilie Hansen/C. H.'s avatar

Dear Sudana,

This was a very touching read. Thank you for writing it. I'm a worried this might sound self absorbed, but this piece made a big difference for me. Something shifted. It seems like it did for you, too? Nevertheless, thank you. Best, C. H.

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Not self absorbed at all, Cora! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a very special piece for me to write and it makes my day to hear it brought you some solace.

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Dia Lupo's avatar

Welp. That’s all I need to read for the rest of my life. Fuck

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

You see why I had to go slam some shit around after writing this. The only way out is through.

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Logan the Lobotomizer's avatar

Good work

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George P Farrell's avatar

I thought that fingernail was a bleached almond in the cannoli.

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JRB's avatar

Yea.

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